limp home mode

[horndog]

another thread on 3rd gear + flashing 'n'
On my way to work this morning and as engine was just getting to temp gearbox went into 3rd gear, flashing 'n' (twice per sec). As i was near my mums i carried on for a further 3/4 mile to park up there but then lost all drive.
I tried switching off and restarting but the car wouldnt move.
I've had a quick browse through and i am hoping its an oil level issue, but having lost all drive im wondering if it is? I dont know weather to wait till tonight and fill it up or just arrange for it to be taken to a garage now

[elnevio]

Where's your mum's? Might be able to have a nose.

[horndog]

cars at north anston, s25 4fb,
Im at work (s20 1dj) till 5:30 with my car keys in my pocket

I dont know if your anywhere near later? It might be further than you first thought?
Cheers for offer

[elnevio]

Unfortunately, not easily around this evening.

When you pull the ATF dipstick out, is there any fluid on it, and what colour is it? I will admit though, it does sound more serious than an ATF issue.

[gee118]

I've NEVER given ANYONE my mum's address at their request
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without a down payment.

[horndog]

I've NEVER given ANYONE my mum's address at their request
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without a down payment.

Thats not my mums address, thats where I broke down, just on the way there

Im heading back up later - will check out what I can then call the AA to get me Home

Nev, Thank for the offer - I apreciate it - maybee next time

[elnevio]

Make sure they know that it must be flatbedded (especially as the gearbox is not working, but may be repairable).

[horndog]

ive found a broken jubilee clip and a loose hose, and looks like i dumped all my oil out of the gearbox,

Will it live if i just refill or will it be dead after running empty?

[elnevio]

You might be lucky. The fill hole is the dipstick tube - I suggest the use of a funnel!

[Nutter_John]

test post cos nev did it

[horndog]

You might be lucky. The fill hole is the dipstick tube - I suggest the use of a funnel!

I got a 0.5L suction gun which should help



Well, the AA sent a van (it is up to 2 hours for a flatbed) and the bloke couldnt help me fix the hose - in case something else went wrong, then he could be held responsible - WTF! I only want a jubilee clip.

I'll have to go back tomorrow and top it all up - Ive got 5L of ATF which will hopefully fill it, is there anywhere to bleed the A/T? Ive had a quick search but couldnt find anything only the flush article warning not to run dry

[aboo]

I got a 0.5L suction gun which should help



Well, the AA sent a van (it is up to 2 hours for a flatbed) and the bloke couldnt help me fix the hose - in case something else went wrong, then he could be held responsible - WTF! I only want a jubilee clip.

I'll have to go back tomorrow and top it all up - Ive got 5L of ATF which will hopefully fill it, is there anywhere to bleed the A/T? Ive had a quick search but couldnt find anything only the flush article warning not to run dry

You'll need more than 5L. You flush it as it says in the article.

[horndog]

After my initial panic, I reconnecnected the pipes, put on a new clip and added 4.5L of ATF (Thanks Chris) I filled the gearbox up and started the car,
looks like I didnt loose as much as I feared,

Everything feels fine, smooth changes tip works and I rechecked levels once everything warmed up.

Glad it was a simple fix - and I hope Ive done no damage

[elnevio]

Wooooooo!

That is good news.

[horndog]

yep, got to say my nipper was clenching expecting a big bill,

Now Ive just got to clean a gallon of oil from the engine bay

[aboo]

Nice one. Glad it was an easy fix

[mark wil]

car stuck in 2 gear tried everything can any body help as im a loose